A park is being transformed from an over-grown wasteland into a green oasis thanks to an Evening Telegraph and city council clean-up campaign.

Work was underway at Hen Lane Recreational Ground, in Holbrooks, Coventry, after it won a public vote.

Thousands of readers picked the site as most in need of a makeover as part of the our Scrub up for Summer campaign.

Paintbrushes and litter-pick-ers were on hand as a team of 13 council workers from street cleansing, ground maintenance and area services, as well as eager residents, worked tirelessly to turn the site into a community asset.

Graffiti-covered walls were repainted, overgrown grass was cut, litter was removed and new bins have been installed. The three entrances to the park were also cleaned up thanks to £3,500 funding from the council.

Greg Gavin, service manager for street cleansing, said: "There are lots of little footpaths leading through hedges and these were really over-grown and not pleasant to walk through. All these have now been tidied up and everyone has worked really hard to get the area looking its best.

"The main problem here before was antisocial behaviour with burned out cars and youngsters riding motorbikes over the grass. We just want people to respect the area a little bit more now so that other members of the community can see this as a new facility for themselves too."

It is hoped that Hen Lane Recreational Ground will be used as part of the youth services for the benefit of youngsters in the area.

Tracy Bryan, of President Kennedy Youth Club, said: "It would be really good to get the teenagers and younger children involved in the park so they actually help with keeping it looking good, as well as taking part in fun, outdoor activities."